First Immersion

An account of the initial immersion into the grassroots. Fellow’s encounters with diverse realities, unfamiliar terrain, and new relationships

What’s In A Last Name?

What’s In A Last Name?

Caste is well documented in Indian social anthropology and yet, our fellows cannot stop from it being one of their first blogs – such is the impact

Micro-migrations To Make Ends Meet

Micro-migrations To Make Ends Meet

The author hears first hand account of farmers who are struggling to meet ends in south Rajasthan; and what ways are they forced to choose.

Distorted Lens Of Caste In India

Distorted Lens Of Caste In India

A powerful expose reveals the harsh reality of a Dalit woman cleaning human waste, challenging misconceptions about caste discrimination.

Redefining Development

Redefining Development

In fast paced urban city development is often equated to material gain but what does it mean for rural India?

Dangers Of A Single Story

Dangers Of A Single Story

When we step into new spaces with open minds, we allow these fuller, more vibrant stories to emerge. This isn’t just about seeing women differently; it’s about approaching every community with humility, ready to discover the depth that a single story could never fully capture.

Changing Face Of Rural India

Changing Face Of Rural India

The author’s visit to a village in Rajasthan shattered their preconceived notions and she finds the changing faces of rural India.

A Matter Of Semantics

A Matter Of Semantics

A trip from Delhi to Tumkur in Karnataka, got the author in an interaction with a media activist who explains what it means to accept that the community knows better